Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: B. Eveleigh
- Type: Wooden-hulled schooner
- Year Built: 1866
- Builder: Not documented
- Dimensions: Not documented
- Registered Tonnage: Not documented
- Location: Lake Erie
- Official Number: Not documented
- Original Owners: Not documented
- Number of Masts: Not documented
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled schooner
Description
The B. Eveleigh was a wooden schooner constructed in 1866. Designed for cargo transport across the Great Lakes, she was engaged in the coal trade, a common cargo for schooners of her size and era. Specific details regarding her dimensions and builder are not documented in available records.
History
On May 5, 1883, the B. Eveleigh was upbound from Cleveland, Ohio, carrying a cargo of coal. While navigating Lake Erie, she encountered a severe gale and was driven ashore. The vessel sustained damage as a result of the grounding. Details regarding the extent of the damage, salvage operations, or the fate of her crew are not documented in available records.
Significant Incidents
- Grounded on May 5, 1883, during a gale while carrying coal.
Final Disposition
The B. Eveleigh was driven ashore during a gale on Lake Erie and sustained damage. There is no record of salvage operations or attempts to recover the vessel. Her remains were likely left at the wreck site.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of current records, there is no documentation indicating that the wreck of the B. Eveleigh has been located or explored by maritime archaeologists or divers.
Resources & Links
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The incident involving the B. Eveleigh highlights the challenges faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes during the 19th century, particularly those involved in the coal trade. Her grounding on Lake Erie adds to the numerous shipwrecks that have occurred in the region, contributing to the rich maritime history of the area. While the exact location of her wreck remains unknown, the B. Eveleigh’s story is a testament to the perils of lake navigation during that era.
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